Nerve blocks are a cornerstone of interventional pain management, providing targeted relief by interrupting pain signals at their source. At Keith Schmidt, MD in Hoffman Estates, IL, we offer a comprehensive range of nerve block procedures tailored to your specific pain condition and goals.
Types of Nerve Blocks We Offer
Dr. Schmidt performs multiple types of nerve blocks depending on the location and nature of your pain, including cervical nerve blocks for neck and arm pain, lumbar transforaminal blocks for leg and back pain, intercostal nerve blocks for chest wall and rib pain, and peripheral nerve blocks for extremity pain. Each procedure is performed under image guidance for maximum precision and safety.
How Nerve Blocks Work
A nerve block involves injecting anesthetic medication near a specific nerve or group of nerves to temporarily interrupt pain signal transmission. This provides both diagnostic value—confirming which nerve is causing your pain—and therapeutic relief that can last from days to months. Nerve blocks are performed as outpatient procedures in our Hoffman Estates facility and most patients resume normal activities the same day.
Experience targeted pain relief with expert nerve block procedures. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Schmidt today.